

Geopolitical risk leads family offices to alternatives: BlackRock
BlackRock has published its 2025 Global Family Office Survey , finding that geopolitical uncertainty topped the list of concerns for 84%...
3 days ago


Hong Kong, Shanghai ink plan to deepen financial ties
Hong Kong and Shanghai have signed a cooperation plan to deepen financial ties, reinforcing China’s goal of boosting its global financial...
3 days ago


Malaysia launches climate finance lab to spur green innovation
Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia have launched the Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL) to accelerate the...
3 days ago


HSBC names Asia veteran as global M&A head
HSBC has appointed Christopher Chua as its new global head of mergers and acquisitions, following the departure of former M&A chief Kamal...
3 days ago


Asia leads in family office growth, wealth creation
Asia Pacific is now the world’s leading engine of wealth creation and family office formation, with 78% of its family offices established...
4 days ago


Investors turn to private credit, secondaries amid global risks
Global investors are accelerating their shift toward alternative assets amid rising geopolitical risks, with Asia-Pacific investors...
4 days ago


Taiwan’s financial sector cuts China exposure to record low
Taiwanese financial institutions’ exposure to China fell to a record-low TWD876.95bn (USD29.71bn) by end-April, down 15.89% from a year...
4 days ago


South Korea forms task force to address US trade, tariff issues
South Korea has launched a task force to address trade and tariff issues with the US following Washington’s announcement of 50% tariffs...
4 days ago


Hong Kong outpaces Singapore in digital wealth adoption
Hong Kong leads Singapore in digital wealth management adoption, with 93% of individuals holding at least USD100,000 in investable assets...
5 days ago


FDI to developing economies hits 18-year low: World Bank
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies fell to USD435bn in 2023, the lowest since 2005, due to rising trade barriers...
5 days ago


HKMA targets regulated stablecoin framework in coming years
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) aims to establish a reliable, regulated stablecoin environment within a few years, following the...
5 days ago


Thai insurance sector seen to continue growth in H2
Muang Thai Life Assurance expects Thailand’s insurance sector to grow steadily in H2 2025 despite global uncertainties and the adoption...
5 days ago


Family offices show growing appetite for direct investing
BNY Wealth’s latest global survey of 282 professionals at single-family offices shows growing appetite for direct investing, with 64%...
Jun 17


Thailand trails ASEAN peers in innovation
Thai businesses lag behind ASEAN peers in innovation and R&D, posing a serious threat to SME competitiveness, according to the World...
Jun 17


Philippine SEC cancels 401 lenders for non-compliance
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the registrations and licences of 401 lending companies for repeated...
Jun 17


Chubb opens first wealth centre in Hong Kong
American-Swiss insurer Chubb has opened its first wealth centre in Hong Kong, targeting the city’s growing base of affluent and...
Jun 17


Japan business mood turns negative amid US tariff fears
Japan’s business sentiment deteriorated in the April-June quarter for the first time in over a year, with growing concerns over US...
Jun 16


Family offices cut return outlook in 2025: Lombard Odier
Single family offices (SFOs) trimmed their long-term return expectations across most asset classes in 2025 amid rising macroeconomic...
Jun 16


HK looks for ‘first-mover’ edge over US, Singapore in payments
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global stablecoin hub with one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks, set to take...
Jun 16


Taiwan regulator tightens M&A rules for financial sector
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission unveiled plans to tighten rules on mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector,...
Jun 16